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CAIE IGCSE Physics 4.5.1.1 A conductor moving across a magnetic

Practise recognising when changing magnetic flux induces e.m.f. in a conductor, coil or solenoid and when the reading is zero.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • explain why a moving magnet or coil gives a galvanometer deflection
  • state that no e.m.f. is induced when there is no cutting of magnetic field lines
  • link a changing magnetic field in a solenoid to an induced current or voltage

4.5.1.1—A conductor moving across a magnetic question 1

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Fig. 10.1 shows a simple alternating current generator.

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Explain why an e.m.f. is induced only when the coil is turning.

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